Hamilton cast performs for George H.W. Bush in his office

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May 16, 2018 at 8:43 AMMay 16, 2018 at 8:44 AM

HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush says "history never sounded so powerful."The touring company of the Tony-winning musical "Hamilton" gave the Republican a special performance in his Houston office on Tuesday.Bush tweeted it was a "complete joy to welcome the 'HamFam.'" The 93-year-old says he'll never forget it."Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeted it was an honor.The 41st U.S. president was released from a hospital earlier this month after contracting an infection. Bush was admitted to the hospital on April 22, one day after the funeral for his 92-year-old wife, Barbara.

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